Airtel Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting talented Nigerians in the creative industry and sponsoring platforms that will inspire them to realize their full potential and achieve their dreams.
The company said this commitment had informed its sponsorship of the 15th edition of The Headies music awards, a prominent and internationally recognized award platform scheduled to hold at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, on 4 September 2022.
Commenting on Airtel’s award sponsorship, Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Godfrey Efeurhobo, said the company is passionate about talented Nigerians and will always go the extra mile to support credible platforms that will help surface, recognize, and celebrate talented artistes.
“Airtel plays a crucial role in the Nigerian music industry, and we will continue to play that role because we believe talented Nigerians deserve all the support and accolades. We join in celebrating all the nominees even as we are rooting for all talented Nigerians,” he said.
Airtel is sponsoring the ‘Album of the year category in this year’s edition of The Headies Awards. Nominees under this category include Brymo (9:Esan), Ayra Star (19 & Dangerous), Olamide (Carpe Diem), Femi Kuti & Made Kuti (Legacy +), Wizkid (Made in Lagos Deluxe Edition), and Basket Mouth (Ayabasi).
Wizkid leads nominations with ten, Tems and Ayra Starr with eight each. Davido and Adekunle received seven each. The Songwriter of the Year category, included in the 2020 edition of The Headies, was renamed Best Song Writer of the Year in the 2022 edition.
Nominees were announced on 24 May 2022, ahead of the main event.
The 2022 edition has seven additional categories: Best Afrobeat Pop Single (Nigeria), Best Afrobeat Pop Album (Nigeria), Best African Collaboration, Best International Collaboration, African Artist of the Year, International Artist of the Year, and Music Executive of the Year.
